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What is the main objective of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) in developing countries?

To invest in agricultural technology

To promote subsistence farming practices

To provide interest-free loans to members on a rotating basis (correct)

To pool resources for large-scale farming

What is the primary focus of medium-size farms in developing countries?

Shifting cultivation on large plots of land

Growing cash crops entirely for the market (correct)

Providing interest-free loans to members

Subsistence farming for local consumption

What is the primary challenge facing agriculture in Africa, according to the text?

Low productivity due to traditional tools and techniques (correct)

Limited access to credit for farmers

Land scarcity due to urbanization

Decline in cash crop prices

How has population growth impacted agriculture in Africa, according to the text?

It has resulted in the adoption of more intensive farming practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant type of farming practiced in Africa, according to the text?

Subsistence farming on small plots using traditional tools and techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of medium-size farms in developing countries?

To grow cash crops entirely for the market Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs)?

They provide interest-free loans to members on a rotating basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of population growth on agriculture in Africa?

It has reduced available land and led to intensive farming of smaller plots Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant farming practice in Africa?

Subsistence farming on small plots using traditional tools and techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of agriculture in Africa?

Use of traditional tools and techniques Signup and view all the answers